A Quiet Night In - Author Jill Murphy

A Quiet Night In – A Birthday Surprise from the Large Family Series by Jill Murphy

It’s Mr Large’s birthday and Mrs Large has planned a special evening: a delicious homemade meal and a quiet night in, just the two of them. But in the wonderfully chaotic Large household, nothing ever goes exactly to plan… When the parents accidentally fall asleep on the sofa, their little elephants sneak off to bed—with the birthday feast!

A Quiet Night In is a warm, funny and relatable story from Jill Murphy’s beloved Large Family series. With 32 beautifully illustrated pages, it’s perfect for children aged 0–5 years, offering a humorous glimpse into the daily joys (and surprises!) of family life.

Why Parents and Schools Love This Book:

• Celebrates Family Togetherness – A story that highlights the everyday love and mess of family life.
• Promotes Emotional Understanding – Encourages empathy by showing how plans can change, and that’s okay.
• Perfect for Shared Reading – Ideal for bedtime or classroom read-alouds with its gentle humour and rich illustrations.

Other Must-Have Books in the Large Family Series, in stock at Contigo Idiomas:
Five Minutes’ Peace – Can Mrs Large escape the chaos for just one moment?
All in One Piece – A night out with four little elephants? Good luck!
A Piece of Cake – When the family goes on a diet, will temptation win?